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Lesson 41: The Story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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Assignment 1

Super Sentences

Use the definition and graphic organizer to plan and write Super Sentences for inspired and trailblazer. You can choose to capture key details from today’s reading, or you can choose to write your sentences using a different topic. Make sure each sentence has a subject and verb and at least two additional details.

in · spired closed, VCe + suffix

Inspired is a verb that means to fill someone with the positive desire to take action or do something creative.

VerbWhen
SubjectinspiredWhere
HowWhy



trail · blaz · er vowel team, VCe + suffix

Trailblazer is a compound noun that refers to a person who is the first to do something, an innovator.

VerbWhen
SubjecttrailblazerWhere
HowWhy



Assignment 2

Written Response

Based on what we have read in Chapter 1, what obstacles did Ruth Bader Ginsburg face as a young girl?